Performance Manager
hace 1 día
Southampton
At Hendy Group,we areproud to be one of the UKs leading automotive retailers, employing over 1,600 colleagues across 60+ locations andrepresentingmore than 20 manufacturer brands. Our purpose is simple: deliver a world-class customer experience while creating a workplace where careers genuinely flourish. Aswe continue to shape the future of Hendy Group,we arenow recruiting a Franchise Performance Manager LCV, a unique and high-impact role within our business. The Opportunity: This is a commercial, sales-driven, performance roleoperatingat the heart of our business, focusing on Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV). You will join a close-knit Franchise Performance team as the LCV specialist and go-to expert,collaboratingclosely with General Managers, Regional Operations Directors, New Vehicle Stock Controllers, OEM partners, and senior leadership. You will drive the operational and strategic performance of our LCV franchise operations, supporting the delivery of commercialobjectives, shaping customer offers, influencing new vehicle stock management, and ensuring full alignment with OEM standards. Acting as a key link between the franchise network and manufacturer partners, your two critical deliverables are clear: minimising interest-bearing stock and preventing fully paidstock, andsupporting the delivery ofOEM targets across the LCV franchise network. Therefore,you willneed to hit the ground running. The scope is broad, the exposure is significant, andtheopportunity to influence performance across the business is huge. Key Responsibilities: New vehicle stock management Work closely with New Vehicle Stock Controllers to manage LCV stock levels, movements, and risk; driving availability while protecting cash and margin. Interest-bearing stock control Activelymonitorand influence strategies to reduce holding costs and eliminate fully paid stock. OEM performance and targets Track performance against manufacturerobjectives, support action plans, andmaintainstrong, credible OEM relationships. Performance analysis and reporting analyse franchise performance data, prepareinsights for senior stakeholders, and support corrective actions with pace and clarity. Commercial and customeroffers Support the creation and execution of customer-focused LCV offers to drive sales and profitability. BrandandOEMrepresentation Attend OEM meetings, cascade key messages, and ensure alignment across the Hendy network. Stakeholder engagement Work collaboratively with sales, marketing, operations, and aftersales teamsto align efforts and achieve businessobjectives. Onlinepublishing Ensureaccurateandtimelypublishing of vehicle information. About You: This role is niche,andwe areintentionally targeting a high-calibre LCV professional.Our ideal candidate will beanestablished LCV / CV Sales Manager, orcurrently overseeing performance, stock, or commercial opportunity within an LCV business. You will bring: Strong, current knowledge of the UK Commercial Vehicle (LCV) market Proven credibility with OEM partners A sales mindsetcommercial, driven, and performance-focused The ability to act with speed, agility, and adaptability Confidence presenting to senior stakeholders and influencing at all levels A mindset of continuous improvement and a relentless drive to achieve Professional personal presentation and strong personal brand Willingness to travel across the region and manufacturer siteswe are open on location for the right candidate,as long asthey are within a practical driving distance of our Hendy sites across the South, fromDevon toKent. This is a team sport, and effort, attitude, andteamworkmatter here.We value dynamism over rigidity, attitude over tenure, and collaboration over ego. What We Offer : A competitive salary with a performance-related bonus Company Vehicle Scheme Comprehensive benefits, including pension, healthcare, and more Regional base with flexible travel Strong exposure to senior leadership and Board-level discussions A collaborative, supportive culture with a real emphasis on team spirit Clear career progression within a leading automotive group Why Hendy Group? Hendy Group combines a proud heritage with ambitiousplans for the future. Innovation, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence sit at the core of everything we do. This role offers something genuinely differenta specialist position with visibility, influence, and progression in a growing, trusted organisation. Ifyou areaCommercialVehicle professional ready to step into a broader, more strategic role while staying close to the action, this could be your move. Ready to make an impact? Select Apply Now andsubmityour CV along with a covering letter clearly outlining your LCV experience, motivation, and suitability for this role.We look forward to hearing from you. TPBN1_UKTJ